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Asotin-Chelan-Douglas-Ferry-Grant-Lincoln-Okanogan-Pend Oreille-
Spokane-Stevens-
Including the cities of Clarkston, Asotin, Anatone, Wenatchee,
Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat, Chelan, Manson, Plain,
East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Waterville, Douglas, Republic,
Inchelium, Keller, Curlew, Danville, Laurier, Moses Lake, Ephrata,
Quincy, Mattawa, Royal City, Coulee City, Davenport, Odessa, Wilbur,
Reardan, Sprague, Omak, Okanogan, Tonasket, Brewster, Oroville,
Mazama, Winthrop, Methow, Twisp, Conconully, Newport,
Metaline Falls, Ione, Cusick, Diamond Lake, Spokane, Airway Heights,
Medical Lake, Cheney, Rockford, Liberty Lake, Deer Park, Colville,
Chewelah, Kettle Falls, Springdale, and Northport
1229 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Environmental Protection Agency
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Asotin, Chelan, Douglas,
Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties until further
notice due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional
fires. Extremely critical fire weather Saturday will produce
significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) may reach unhealthy levels through the weekend, especially in
areas downwind from active wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and
British Columbia.

An Air Quality Alert has also been issued for Grant, Lincoln, and
Spokane counties until further notice due to expected smoke impacts
from ongoing and emerging fires. Shifting winds will likely bring
smoke into these counties beginning Saturday evening. PM2.5 may reach
unhealthy levels.

When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure.
Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips
for cleaner indoor air.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1153 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest
Saturday. Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will
contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.

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East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
1153 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 696, 697, AND 698...

* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696),
  East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan
  National Recreation Area (Zone 697) and East Washington North
  Cascades (Zone 698).

* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
  53 percent over the higher terrain. Higher relative humidity
  expected near the Cascade crest over the higher terrain.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected with any new or ongoing
  fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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